Compaq 3000 manual Airflow Requirements, 4Rack-Mount Server Installation

3-4Rack-Mount Server Installation

Airflow Requirements

Compaq ProLiant rackmountable servers draw cool air in through the front door and exhaust warm air out the rear. Therefore, the front door of the rack must be adequately ventilated to allow ambient room air to enter the cabinet, and the rear door must be adequately ventilated to allow the warm air to escape from the cabinet. Do not block the ventilation apertures.

CAUTION: If a third-party rack is used, the following minimum requirements should be observed to ensure adequate airflow and to prevent damage to the equipment:

Front: The front must have a minimum of 25 inches of unrestricted ventilation.

Side: The clearance between the installed module and the side panels of the rack should be a minimum of 2.75 inches.

Rear: The clearance between the back of the rack and the wall should be a minimum of 30 inches. The equipment should be operating without a rear door.

NOTE: If all of the vertical space in the rack is not filled by components, the gaps that are left cause a change in airflow through the rack and across the components. These gaps should be covered with blanking panels.